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audreybella / October 22, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew: Taffeta Marvelle Mini

I stopped by J Crew to see if they had any of the new arrivals that showed up online this week. I was so pleased to see that they did. Tons of stuff (and the sale section is bursting!). I’m getting all the photos together but here’s one of the things I tried on that I absolutely love!

Taffeta Marvelle Mini
I tried both a 6 and an 8. They had all but the Dark Navy in store.

(Click on the picture to get a larger view.)

It is so cute! I can’t wait to wear this for the holiday parties. I like that it’s simple. It is not frilly or too fancy. The skirt is a little poofy but I don’t mind it. Both the 6 and 8 fit fine but I like the length of the 8 slightly better. And it has pockets!

I should have the rest up later this evening. I hope you don’t mind the “collage” effect. There are so many pictures and I want to make sure you get all the views I took. I think I took at least one picture on the hanger with flash so you get to see the real color.

Have a great day!

audreybella / October 20, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew Impressionist Skirt Style

I really love the print of the Impressionist Skirt. I was trying to find ways to style it to wear into “Texas-Fall” since we don’t really get to boots and tights weather until late November/December. Here are a few things I came up with.

Tee: J Crew Victoria Tissue Tee

Cardigan: J Crew Color-Blend Montreux Cardigan

Shoes: J Crew Penelope

Tee: J Crew Vintage Bateau in Olive

Anyone else have any other ideas? Any boots ideas?

audreybella / October 19, 2010 / Uncategorized

Shoes-day: J Crew Tretorn Wool Flannel Sneakers

I must confess I only purchase Nike tennis shoes. Even my non-athletic/running shoes are from their “Sportwear” line. I have a pair of Converse but they are owned by Nike so I’m still “brand-loyal”.

But as soon as I saw these J Crew Tretorn Sneakers I knew they needed to be added to my casual shoe collection. These shoes sold out pretty quick but I was able to find them early one morning. I have found I’m a size 7 in J Crew shoes but there was only a 6 1/2 so I took a chance and ordered them since the weren’t technically J Crew but Tretorn. They fit true-to-size. I love the flannel but I think the satin laces are what sold me. They come with a regular cotton pair of laces as well. They will be great change throughout the fall and winter from sandals and flip-flops.

Look for me to be wearing these soon. Probably with my GAP Boyfriend jeans!

Have a great day!

audreybella / October 18, 2010 / Uncategorized

“RIP” Boyfriend Jeans

I really liked last year;s GAP Boyfriend distressed jeans. So much that I bought two pair, in regular wash and light wash. I should have bought more. They are my go-to jeans for super-casual and around the house wear.

Here’s an outfit I wore last week.

Blouse: Joie – gift from my Momo T

Jeans: GAP Boyfriend Distressed

Belt: J Crew

Shoes: Steve Madden Gladiator Wood Heel

“R.I.P” – Literally!

I ran errands in this and it was not pretty at the end of the day. There was a frayed “hole” right above the knee. As I got out of my car I heard the “rip”. It wasn’t big. But then I had to get in the car and back out again and each time the “hole” got bigger and bigger. I made sure my other pair didn’t have fraying in the same place. (It doesn’t.) Now I’ve got to find another pair. GAP has some but they are too long. I hate that their “Ankle” length is still 3-4 inches too long.

Have a great day!

audreybella / October 17, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew “Red” Card Haul

I purchased quite a few things with the 25% off “Red” card from J Crew. We can safely say I am not in need of any more sweaters or cardis. I found some Cashmere at one point that was on “secret” sale for $98 and then the Cashmere Cody was also marked down to $99. That was during the 30% off sweaters and then add my 25% off card. I know some people have had issues with the quality of JC cashmere over the past few years but for less than $60 I couldn’t pass up the deal.

Jewelry and Accessories

Billiard Necklace

Crystal Lariat Necklace – purchased in all four colors. These were $14.99 plus the 25% off. These will be Christmas presents. Yes, I am already shopping for Christmas!